Former Qin

Former Qin was a state in North China (East Asia) that lasted from 351 to 394 CE, about 43 years. Its people spoke Unknown or undeciphered languages (Indus, Minoan, Moche, Nazca, Chavin, Jomon and other unattested languages).

A state of the Di people whose ruler Fu Jian united north China. His huge army was routed by the Eastern Jin at the Fei river in 383, and the empire fell apart.

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Facts

Dates: 351 to 394 CE
Duration: 43 years
Type: State
Region: North China, East Asia
Language family: Unknown or undeciphered
Capital: Chang'an

Events in East Asia during its time

372 Buddhism reaches Korea

Neighbours in East Asia

Silla 57 BCE to 668 CE
Goguryeo 37 BCE to 668 CE
Baekje 18 BCE to 660 CE
Kofun period c. 250 to 538 CE
Northern Wei 386 to 535 CE
Eastern Jin 317 to 420 CE
Zhangzhung c. 500 BCE to 644 CE
Buyeo c. 200 BCE to 494 CE
Gaya confederacy c. 42 to 562 CE
Tuyuhun c. 285 to 670 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
Roman Empire 27 BCE to 395 CE, Europe
Kushan Empire c. 30 to 375 CE, South Asia
Gupta Empire c. 320 to 550 CE, South Asia
Hunnic Empire c. 370 to 469 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Former Qin exist?

351 to 394 CE, about 43 years.

Where was Former Qin?

North China, in East Asia. Its capital was Chang'an.

What language did Former Qin speak?

Unknown or undeciphered. This family includes Indus, Minoan, Moche, Nazca, Chavin, Jomon and other unattested languages.